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Diffuse hepatic steatosis

Case contributed by: Dr Frank Gaillard
From the case: Diffuse hepatic steatosis
Modality: Ultrasound

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  • <p>Diffuse hepatic steatosis</p>

Diffuse hepatic steatosis

Case Discussion:

Diffuse hepatic steatosis on ultrasound demonstrating echogenic attenuating parenchyma with the portal vein walls being isoechoic to liver parenchyma.

Compare this appearance with that of a normal liver.

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